Fruitland, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,107 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
5
Muscatine Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
3
Muscatine Urban Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Schools

Louisa-Muscatine Jr High
5 miles, W 4.6 star
Louisa-Muscatine High School
5 miles, W 4.6 star
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
5 miles, W 4.6 star
Franklin Elementary School
6 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Iowa
30 miles, N 3.2 star
Shiloh University
31 miles, NW

Hospitals

Trinity Muscatine
7 miles, NE 4.1 star
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
22 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital
30 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
33 miles, E 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
48 miles, N 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
76 miles, NE 1 star